Must-see restaurants in Oregon

  • Art Alley Grille

    Southern Oregon Coast

    This upscale, cozy, arty place is probably Brookings' best restaurant. You can sit downstairs, which feels like an art gallery crossed with a comfy living…

  • Ram's Head Bar

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    Located on the open 2nd floor of Timberline Lodge is this casual bar-eatery with views of Mt Hood. It's a great place to hang out and nibble on cheese…

  • Romio's Pizza & Pasta

    Eastern Oregon

    Part of a small regional chain, Romio's produces consistently good pizzas topped with treats such as fresh garlic, artichoke hearts, feta cheese and bacon…

  • Pine Street Market

    Old Town-Chinatown

    An indoor food hall in the historic Baggage and Carriage Building downtown, Pine Street Market collects eight buzz-worthy restaurants and cafes around a…

  • Baguette

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    For a good, cheap lunch you can't do much better than this place. Vietnamese sandwiches come with fresh ingredients in French-style baguette rolls. You…

  • Green Salmon Coffee House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Organic and fair trade are big words at this eclectic cafe, where locals meet for tasty breakfast items (pastries, lox bagels, homemade oatmeal). The…

  • Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster

    Northern Oregon Coast

    To witness some of the fastest oyster shucking you'll ever see, head to Pacific Oyster in Bay City. The casual on-site restaurant offers simple seafood…

  • Newman's at 988

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Expect a fine-dining experience at this small, quality restaurant on the main drag. Award-winning chef John Newman comes up with a fusion of French and…

  • St Honoré Boulangerie

    Portland

    Popular for its luscious breads and pastries, this modern-rustic bakery in the Northwest district also serves savory dishes like panini, salade Niçoise…

  • Castagna

    Portland

    At this elegantly upscale prix-fixe restaurant, chef Justin Woodward transforms seasonal ingredients into works of art with truly amazing textures and…

  • Horse Radish

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Gourmet meals, cheese plates and a wine bar in the heart of Carlton, with weekly dinner specials (6pm to 8pm Friday and Saturday) featuring dishes like…

  • Wild Pear

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    A popular deli, Wild Pear serves up tasty soups, sandwiches and salads, along with fancier options like a lobster melt. There's also a Greek wrap,…

  • Klamath Basin Brewery

    Southern Oregon

    One of the hippest venues in town, this place in the Creamery building – part of Klamath Basin Brewing – is a large brewpub-restaurant with all the usual…

  • Twisted Cork

    Southern Oregon

    The Twisted Cork is a small, upscale restaurant in a central downtown location. It's open to a gift shop next door, lending it an odd commercial…

  • Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe

    Southern Oregon

    For a breakfast treat, head over to this small but bright bakery-cafe. Biscuit sandwiches are the highlight here; order them with toppings such as eggs,…

  • Marché

    Eugene

    This renowned Eugene restaurant bases its menu on fresh, seasonal and local produce and meats. There are gourmet sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas for…

  • Laughing Clam

    Southern Oregon

    Exotic dishes like the cosmic Cajun catfish sandwich and magic mushroom burger (no, not those kinds of mushrooms) are served at this neon-lit, brick…

  • Nells-N-Out

    Northeastern Oregon

    Long-running drive-thru burger joint offering some of Eastern Oregon's best fast food. Choose from a huge menu of burgers, plus hotdogs, sandwiches, wraps…

  • Baked Alaska

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of Astoria's finest restaurants, Baked Alaska sits right atop a pier on the water – views are excellent. Lunch means 0.5lb gourmet burgers and…

  • Olympia Provisions

    Portland

    French-inspired rotisserie bistro serving up charcuterie and cheese boards, gourmet sandwiches, salads and deli items, and main plates such as rotisserie…

  • Mustard Seed Cafe

    Southern Oregon

    The Mustard Seed is an awesome breakfast spot with a great-value menu. Come early for breakfast, which means French toast, biscuits and gravy, scrambles…

  • Crescent Cafe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Solid breakfast spot serving up comfort dishes like creamed chicken and biscuits with eggs, or a grilled ham and cheddar sandwich with caramelized onions…

  • Organic Natural Café

    Southern Oregon

    Step up to the cafeteria here and order a panini-style sandwich or burger (choose from vegetarian/buffalo/organic beef). There's a salad bar, along with…

  • Lone Pine Cafe

    Northeastern Oregon

    Baker City's best breakfast choice, come to this brick-interior, casual cafe for hearty egg and potato dishes plus a few extras like brioche French toast…

  • Crazy Norwegian

    Southern Oregon Coast

    A casual family spot famous for its excellent fish-and-chips and seafood combos. Soup, salad and sandwich fans won't be disappointed, either, and there…

  • Victorian Café

    Bend

    One of Bend's best breakfast spots, the Victorian Café is especially awesome for its eggs Benedict (nine kinds). It's also good for sandwiches, burgers,…

  • Morning Glory

    Southern Oregon

    This colorful, casual cafe is one of Ashland's best breakfast joints. Creative dishes include the Alaskan-crab omelet, vegetarian hash with roasted…

  • Petite Provence

    Columbia River Gorge

    It's a little taste of Paris in The Dalles. One of a few branches in the region, this attractive cafe-bistro serves up luscious pastries, along with tasty…

  • Kenny & Zuke's

    Portland

    The only place in the city for real Jewish deli food: bagels, pickled herring, homemade pickles and latkes (potato pancakes). But the real draw is the…

  • Agave

    Southern Oregon

    Tasty and creative tacos are cooked up at this popular restaurant. There's the regular stuff such as carnitas (little meats) and grilled chicken, but for…

  • Steamboat Inn

    Southern Oregon

    This restaurant, part of the Steamboat Inn, offers casual, home-cooked lunches and early dinners as well as special set menus prepared by guest chefs;…

  • Multnomah Falls Lodge

    Columbia River Gorge

    The Multnomah Falls Lodge offers a fine Northwest-style dining option right at the base of the falls, with dishes like sesame-miso baked coho salmon and a…

  • Astoria Brewing Company Wet Dog Café

    Northern Oregon Coast

    For casual dining there's this large, family-friendly brewpub, with beers like Poop Deck Porter and Bitter Bitch IPA. The grub is typically pub style …

  • Alloro Wine Bar & Restaurant

    Southern Oregon Coast

    This small and fancy restaurant with crisp, white tablecloths, boasts an Italian-influenced menu and a wide-ranging wine list. Try the cacciucco, a Tuscan…

  • Rogue Brewer's on the Bay

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This casual eatery serves up clam chowder, BLTs, pulled-pork sliders, Kobe burgers and salads. The view of Yaquina Bay is a plus, and the bar's a great…

  • Nick's Italian Cafe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Going strong for over 30 years, Nick's was named one of 'America's Classics' by the James Beard Foundation in 2014. It doesn't offer slick, contemporary…

  • Little T American Baker

    Portland

    This bakery has the best baguette in town, as well as quiches and salads for lunch. Don't forget dessert – order a delicious pastry (or three) such as the…

  • Café Nell

    Portland

    This little bistro in Nob Hill is both cozy and sophisticated. Large portions of comfort food range from breakfast omelets and oysters on the half shell…

  • Brix Grill

    Southern Oregon

    A modern, hip cafe, Brix serves omelets, pancakes and French toast for breakfast, while burgers, gourmet sandwiches and salads are for lunch, and steaks…

  • Porters Dining at the Depot

    Southern Oregon

    This gorgeous, arts-and-crafts-style restaurant is decked out in dark-wood booths and boasts an awesome patio next to the train tracks. Steak, seafood and…